Finally Found a Little Trike....Pic

**bigreddaddy** · 10-28-2006, 10:08 PM

I found this 1986 Yamaha Tri Zinger 60cc in the local classifieds. I saw it in the paper about 4pm and had it in the back of my truck by 5pm. It's now stashed away until xmas.
This trike is in almost MINT condition. Runs GREAT. 2-stroke, auto, oil injected. The sellers daughter (she's in the pic but I cropped it) drove it around while I checked it out. I gave 4 bills for it. It looks and runs like brand new. My boy is going to love it!

**xljimmy** · 10-28-2006, 10:13 PM

That does look nice. Good find.

**jsimonh** · 10-28-2006, 10:23 PM

Looks like a good buy. I bet your son will love it.

**bigred1981** · 10-28-2006, 10:34 PM

I had a Zinger when I was a little kid.. and from a personal experience I must say it was a blast and I still have many memories of that little bike chiseled in my mind forever

**TRI-Zbrian** · 10-28-2006, 10:34 PM

i want to find something like that for my daughter... nice buy man...

**bigreddaddy** · 10-28-2006, 10:53 PM

Thanks fellas. Yeah I got lucky. Brian, keep looking man. I've been looking for an atc70 or a fourtrax for about 2 months. You'll find something I'm sure.

**TRI-Zbrian** · 10-28-2006, 11:00 PM

is what you paid what they usualy go for... cause that makes me alot happier lol... i know a 4 wheeler would be safer for her to learn on... but i want her to learn on a 3 wheeler like i did and maybe have the same love for them as me..... she will be 4 in april so i think it is a tad bit early for her ... a little 50 would prolly be perfect for her though at this age...she is pretty tall like her dad... lol so im not sure weather i should get maybe a 70 or a 60 like you did... ill prolly end up getting the one a tad bit bigger so she doesnt out grow it so quickely..for a small girl like her should i start her off on a little 2 smoke or a 4 stroke.. or do the little 2 smokes act like 4 strokes... i dont realy want anything that will get her into to much trouble.. but im sure they have throtttle limiters on them dont they...im only 21 with a daughter but i think it will be bad ass getting her into 3 wheelers like her dad...... lol sorry for taking over you post man...

**bigreddaddy** · 10-28-2006, 11:41 PM

No problem my man.
My son turned 6 this past summer. I bought a Yamaha YFM100 (100cc) quad for him. It's auto clutch but you do have to shift. He fits on it good, but it's a little high off the ground and does have a lot of power.
I don't want to get rid of it because I know once he gets used to a 50-70cc that 100cc will be just right and last him a long time.
So I've been looking for the atc70 or anything 50-70cc for a while now. I was even considering one of those chinese quads but really wanted a Honda.
But the ones I did find were just too much because of shipping, their condition, etc. I really wanted to get him something he could actually ride by himself for xmas.
So I just kept checking the classifieds and ebay (you might find something close by). I think this 60cc zinger is Perfect for him to learn on. No shifting, throttle limiter, working brakes (a MUST), etc.

I would think a 50cc would be better for your little girl at her age. I hope you find something man. And props to you for being a daddy to your little girl at 21. Some of my old friends still haven't grown up (we're all 30 something-I'm 36) and some split on their kids. I don't see how anybody could do that. I should say, former friends.
Anyway, If I were you I would probably go with a 50cc or maybe the zinger since it does have the throttle limiter and safety kill cord on the rear.

**xljimmy** · 10-28-2006, 11:49 PM

Had my son riding 110 at 4yr.(under close supervision) I finally bought a kazuma 50 for him for 5th birthday. It is alot safer but he drives it like he stole it. Know I am afraid to let him on the 110 because I think he will drive it like the quad. So sticking with the smaller trike might be better in the fact they will learn to be more carefull.
Larry

**TRI-Zbrian** · 10-28-2006, 11:53 PM

yeah i think im going to go with the zinger also... and yeah i wasnt the best parent at all in the beginning i have to admit when i found out i had a kid at 18 and me and her mom were not even together at all... long story short i met her at a party and things happend then i got a call months later from her... needless to say its not my daughters falt and i know that now so i am trying to be a good father and be theer for her and see her as much as i can...i just got into alot of trouble with a dwi and im actually writin gthis to you in rehab right now... lol you can see my life is a little messed up right now... it was eather rehab ot up to a year in jail... i chose the rehab... but yeah id like to get her one so i can teach her to ride something with a real engine lol no more power wheels crap... lol...
i guess things happen for a reason and im just glad this all happend while im still young... i havent alwase been there fro my daughter in the past but i think this would meen alot to her if i got one lol...
lol sorry for venting a bit... im in rehab lol so you guys are like all i have to talk to out side this place.... any way lol i should prolly be out in a couple weeks for my dwi and ill be bale to get on with my life... i think ATVing with my daughter will be awsome later on...
soory again for adding alot.. it brought up some stuff i had to get out...im sure there are others out there that can relate with me though...

**bigreddaddy** · 10-29-2006, 12:02 AM

Hey thats cool man, been their done that. I got into some serious trouble when I was 20. I'm glad it happened because it made me grow up, fast. And yes things do happen for a reason. It's all in GOD's plan dude. Also, at the same time I was in all that trouble my dad was dying of cancer. Went through a lot of tough years but things like that make you stronger and grow, and definitely learn from it.
Your doing the right thing. One bit of advice, choose your friends carefully. Only the good ones will stick around when things get bad. Family will always be there.

**bigreddaddy** · 10-29-2006, 12:03 AM

Good point Larry.

**TRI-Zbrian** · 10-29-2006, 12:12 AM

yeah... i know what you mean man... i used alcahol to cope with life and crap... and ended up going way over board... you learn alot about it here in rehab.... and yeah friend wise all of mine that i have left mostely go to the bar and party...so it will take some getting used to... but i know i have to stop or only do it ounce in a blue moon cause what started as a weekend thing for me with my friends turned into a monday through saturday thing i started to miss work or show up way late cause i was to drunk to set the alarm....... any way stuff happens i guess. ill get through it...
the toun ilive in has 4 colledges sorounding a very very small toun so of course the only thing to do here is go to the bar.. wich is fine if its just a weekend thing and you dont have to work in the morning or a daughter to visit... any way im making this thread go way off topic here so im going to shut up.. thanx for the help man.... im glad you guys respect what im going through...and yeah the whole thing about knowing who your real friends are realy does surface when stuff liek this happens to you... makes you sit back and be like wow what the heck have i been doing... ive been on my own sisnce i was like 15 and i have made it this far so i will make it the rest of the way im sure just sux i had to get a rude awakening this way... weather you guys know it or not thank you ... this site has helped me so much in the past... to just get on here and foregt about everything that was going on......thank god they have a computer here they let us get on so i can visit the site... i prolly would have gone crazy... i have been here one week and like no one has calle dme at all to see how im doing or anything shows me who realy cares.... they are letting me leave for 4 hours on sunday 1-5 so im going to go see my daughter for a bit... any way im done venting sorry again i took over your thread... when we started talkig about kids it brought alot up that i had to get off of my chest...

**ceaserthethird** · 10-29-2006, 03:17 AM

Awesome tri-zinger 60 and it's a 2 stroke in mint shape .... $400 you scored big time!

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Good job Tri-ZBrian , Just Stay off the Brew ... ( all it does is Cause Problem's )

**bigreddaddy** · 10-30-2006, 02:19 AM

Anyone know where I can find a .pdf manual for an '86 Zinger? I've googled but no dice. Haven't seen a Clymer either. Anyone have a part number for a Clymer that covers this trike?
Thanks.

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